sounding lead (l d)n. The metal weight at the end of a sounding line. |
sounding lead [lɛd]
n
(Mathematics & Measurements / Navigation) a lead weight, usually conical and having a depression in the base for a dab of grease so that, when dropped to the bottom on a sounding line, a sample of sand, gravel, etc., can be retrieved
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| Noun | 1. |  sounding lead - a metal bob at the end of a sounding linebob - a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string lead line, sounding line - (nautical) plumb line for determining depth |
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